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FASTENER POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT
The fastener position can be adjusted to accommodate 1/4" - 5/8" thicknesses of flooring by way of the adjustment knobs
located on the positioning shoe. The shoe adjustment feature provides close control of the fastener positioning to reduce
occurrence of split tongues or dimples in the flooring surface.
First set the air pressure for consistent drive in the specific work as described on page 11, then use the shoe adjustment
knobs to set the desired position of drive. The fastener should be positioned so that it enters the vertical face of the flooring
at the point where the tongue meets the vertical face.
TO ADJUST THE TOOL TO THE FLOORING:
1.
Loosen both Knobs until the Foot moves freely.
2.
Position the foot and to engage the Nose with the Tongue of Flooring and retighten knobs as shown above.
3.
Adjust the Front Guide “Elevator Shoe” to the subfloor by turning the adjustment AXLE to raise or lower the “elevator
Shoe” so the tool is balanced.
Note: periodically check the Knobs to ensure that they are tight during use.
**Important:
Test the tool on a scrap piece of flooring to ensure proper staple placement and compatibility
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ADJUSTING THE STAPLING DEPTH
Air volume is as important as air pressure. The air volume supplied to the tool may be inadequate because of undersized
fittings and hoses or from the effects of dirt and water in the system. Restricted air flow will prevent the tool from receiving
an adequate volume of air, even though the pressure reading is high. The results will be slow operation, jamming, misfeeds
or reduced driving power. Before evaluating tool problems for these symptoms, trace the air supply from the tool to the
supply source for restrictive connectors, swivel fittings, low points containing water and anything else that would prevent
full volume flow of air to the tool.
Floor
Staple
• Air pressure too low.
• Staple crown above tongue.
• Increase air pressure.
• Air pressure too high
• Staple crown below tongue.
• Lower air pressure.
• Correct air pressure
• Staple just below surface
FRONTGUIDE
ELEVATOR SHOE
1.
2.
3.
ELEVATOR SHOE
ADJUSTING AXLE
